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Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided

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2 to 3 hours
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Overview

This fun walking tour is an ideal way to explore the small city of Nelson. You’ll visit some of the major attractions—including the cathedral, the Queen’s Gardens, and the Suter Gallery—as well as learn about architectural styles and everyday life in the city. Your guide has lived in Nelson all her life, so has a lot of local insight to share.

An ideal tour for first-time visitors to Nelson
Learn more about the city than you could if touring independently
Experience a range of artistic, natural, and cultural attractions
Admission tickets to all attractions are included

What's Included

Free Eco Cup - water filling stations along the walk. Cups are re-usable and compostable
Tour Guide
Tour commentary
Sanitiser
Disposable Face Mask if required
Sunscreen available for use

Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Millers Acre Carpark
41 Halifax Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
Meet at Millers Acre Car Park-corner of Trafalgar Street & Halifax Street East, Nelson. You'll find us under the tree with the bench seating, near the buildings to the side of the car park. Look for our bright blue shirts & hats! CRUISE SHIPS: Tours will be timed to start after you arrive in port

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Christ Church Cathedral

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Jens Hansen Gold and Silversmith

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Queen's Gardens

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatu

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Centre of New Zealand

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Glen James Jewellers

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nelson Provincial Museum

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
The walk is on sealed surfaces, mostly flat. Where there are a few steps, there is a ramp alternative for easy access
If parking a car in Miller's Acre Car Park, it takes payment by card or coins; free parking is available in adjustment streets. Please ask your guide if not sure.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Excellent tour

Thomas_T, Feb 2024

A really interesting tour by James. There is lots more to Nelson than we had thought and he was very engaging and informative. Would thoroughly recommend.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thank you so much for great feedback - It was a real pleasure to show you around our special city!

Most enjoyable tour

Laraine_R, Jan 2024

Guide was passionate and informative Some most interesting stories shared. The tour went over time by one hour

Response from Host, Feb 2024

It's awesome that you thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour; we will always try to devote more time to a tour when everyone is engaged and happy to explore more. Thank you for the lovely review.

Great Day in Nelson!

Brian_J, Jan 2024

Excellent in every way. The walking tour was such a great and informative way to see the city. Our guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the sites. Highly recommend

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thank you for excellent feedback, Brian. I thoroughly enjoyed having you both on the tour and so pleased you found it worthwhile. All the best for the rest of the cruise. James

Great introduction

David_G, Jan 2024

Lovely wander thru the delightful town of Nelson with Di. Very informative and interesting time in the sunshine.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hi David, thank you for the excellent feedback on your tour of Nelson with Di - we're so pleased you enjoyed it.

Walking tour

Greg_P, Jan 2024

Nice over view of the town. We enjoyed our guide and she was pleasant And gave a nice general overview of these small town

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thank you, Greg! Great to know you enjoyed your tour around Nelson with Di.

nelson on 2 legs

martin_b, Feb 2023

it was a pleasure to be guided by James..a very. relaxing and enjoyable walk.he helped us to know Nelson of today and it's history.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

So pleased to hear you enjoyed the tour - it was my pleasure! J.

Beautiful Nelson walk

Edward_S, Dec 2022

We enjoyed James's wide knowledge of Nelson and his friendly nature. It was great to get an overview of Nelson at the beginning of our holiday. This gave us the chance to re visit places later on. The walk was diverse covering art, gardens, history covering commercial, buildings and nautical. It was amazing holding one of the Lord of The Rings "Rings". It was also long enough to cover everything.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Thank you for the kind review - it was a pleasure to show you so much of the city. James.

city walking tour is a great way to see Nelson

Catherine_L, Nov 2022

Great walk around town with James. Recommended . Also go on the art walk which James introduced me to while we were walking

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Happy to have shown you around our lovely city of Nelson :-) James